indian agriculture & animal husbandry section 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The approximate representation of land use classification in India is

a) Net area sown 25%, forests 33%, other areas 42%

b) Net area sown 43%, forests 29%, other areas 28%

c) Net area sown 58%, forests 17%, other areas 25%

d) Net area sown 47%, forests 23%, other areas 30%

Question : 2

Consider the following crops of India.

1. Groundnut
2. Sesame
3. Pearl millet

a) Only 1 and 2

b) Only 3

c) Only 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 3

Which one of the following mango variety has been developed as a result of cross between Dasheri and Neelam?

a) Alphanso

b) Chausa

c) Amrapali

d) Mallika

Question : 4

Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases

a) if high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant

b) if there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant

c) if frost occurs during the period of ripening

d) if there is high temperature during the time of ripening

Question : 5

‘Bahar’ is a popular variety of

a) Pea

b) Pigeon pea

c) Groundnut

d) Gram

Question : 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding sugar industry?

1. India accounts for more than 15% of the total sugar production of the world.
2. Sugar Industry is the second largest Agricultural base industry in India.
3. India is the biggest consumer of sugar.
4. India is the largest producer of sugar.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4